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GESB chief bows out after 10 years

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... members can retain their GESB account after leaving the public sector, aligning the fund with the Your Future, Your Super framework and shoring up its long-term sustainability. The initiative has already attracted more than 4916 new members. Palmer called ...

AFCA names inaugural chief scams officer

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... service." AFCA's external dispute resolution service will be a key component of the government's Scams Prevention Framework and introduces an expanded area of responsibility for AFCA, requiring additional capabilities, systems and cross-sector coordination ...

U Ethical chief executive departs, successor named

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026

... Commenting on his appointment, Jollie said he is excited for what's to come. "U Ethical combines a clear ethical framework, an aligned ownership model and a disciplined investment capability. These are powerful foundations for growth," Jollie said. ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

... Financial Adviser Register (FAR), the total number of advisers on the register is currently 15,151. The rigid pathway framework also isn't doing the sector any favours. As an example, Doyle says that women bring enormous strengths to advice yet structural ...

Fink doubles down on private markets ambitions

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

... to private markets are another opportunity Fink will seize. "We're seeing significant momentum for a regulatory framework that could change that. We believe private markets offer the potential to enhance retirement outcomes for participants when ...

APRA kicks off Retirement Reporting Framework consultation

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

... Covenant. The prudential regulator has released details of how it can work with the industry to implement the new reporting framework on retirement outcomes in a bid to improve transparency and monitor member outcomes in retirement. APRA's role is ...

FSC questions SMC's claim on younger members' super switches

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026

... retirement savings. "The superannuation industry needs to have a mature conversation around the consumer protection framework in light of the failures of Shield and First Guardian, but this debate should not be co-opted by the commercial interests of ...

Influx of data weighing on legacy systems

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

As asset managers are inundated with an influx of data daily, Macquarie Group principal engineer Ranjit Singh told the 2026 AM Tech Day event in Sydney that legacy systems are standing in the way. Singh said legacy systems create a multitude of challenges ...

AWAG appoints first head of advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group (AWAG) named an inaugural head of advice. David Mazengarb is taking on the role after several years in consulting. Mazengarb previously held roles such as general manager - wealth management at Australian Wealth ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... from 223 to 20 across the four core subjects. The current rules mandate advisers to earn an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7 or higher, offered by a Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) accredited higher education ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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